When people think “orchestra”, they generally think of violins. Violins are a crucial part of most orchestras, and sometimes they have the most interesting parts to play too. Violins can also sound great in just about every genre of music imaginable, whether it’s classical, metal or R&B. So, whether you’re thinking about getting started as…
Live video is one of the most valuable pieces of content you can have as an independent artist. It helps fans get closer to your music and it helps promoters know what you sound like. Unfortunately, making live video can be tricky – especially if you’re a band. Multi-tracking and mixing a live performance can…
Question: What does EP stand for in music? Answer and Definition: EP stands for Extended Player. Read on to find out exactly what an EP is, what it stands for, and what you can do with one. What Is An EP Album In Music? A EP album is a collection of songs by a musician…
If you want to promote a show as an independent effectively, you need a combination of promotional strategy and patience. To promote a show, you need to have fans to promote to. At first, your fans will be friends and family. So, when you’re first getting started, you’ll need to know how to promote to…
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Email marketing. What thoughts come to mind as you look at those two words? I imagine it’s a bit of a mixed bag depending on what your experience has been like to this point. Maybe you already have a large email list you regularly send campaigns to. Perhaps you’re in the process of building enough…
Hardware samplers have become increasingly popular with the rise of EDM and electronic music in general. They can be great additions to your stage or studio setup. And, the demos make them look so easy and fun to use. Why wouldn’t you want one? Wouldn’t you love to make your own beats in a matter…
So I’ve already created one of the (if not THE) best courses around on promoting your music and flourishing as a musician in general. That said, today I wanted to go a step further and bring you in on some hard hitting strategies that will gain you more fans, and that actually work in this…
Everyone’s got a side hustle these days. Whether it’s your aunt who sells jewelry or driving for Uber on your days off. It’s hard to make enough money to live, let alone do fun stuff on one income source alone. Side hustles are a great way to fill your free time with productive work that…
Singing in a choir can be a lot of fun. And, it’s a great place to pick up some valuable skills as a singer, such as sight-reading, singing in a group or harmonizing with others. But finding a choir to join can be a little challenging. There are many choirs that are associated with schools,…
It’s the Wild West out there for independent and unsigned artists. The industry changes every day, and it’s hard to keep up – especially without management or labels helping you. Online resources have become one of the primary ways artists educate themselves, which makes sense because there are very few schools that teach how to…
As a bass player, you don’t necessarily need pedals to rock out. But sometimes it’s nice to have a little help from effects. Distortion pedals, specifically, can help you achieve a raunchier, heavier or dirtier tone on the fly. And, as a metal player, sometimes you just need that extra dirt. So, here are seven…
So let’s say you want to learn how to sing better, but can’t afford to take singing lessons. Is it still possible to become a better singer without expert tuition? Yes, it is! And we’re going to look at some of the things you can do to improve your vocals over the next few minutes….
I love this time of year. It’s a little cheesy, but it always feels appropriate to take a few forced vacation days to relax, reflect on the year that’s passed, and start thinking about the year ahead. It’s been said a thousand times, but the music industry changes fast. And, it’s now changing faster than…
Not sure what the best digital audio workstation is to produce your music? Want some feedback from producers and audio engineers who have been hands on and used a bunch of these apps? Then this is the guide for you! Not only do we compare some of the best DAWs on the market, we also…